Bible Strands
Acts 2:34
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem crowd at Pentecost, explaining the Spirit’s outpouring by contrasting Jesus’ current exaltation with David’s historical mortality.
The words — ἀνέβη (anebē) means "ascended" and οὐρανούς (ouranous) means "heavens," forming the negation that David never physically rose to the celestial realm.
The thread — The verse redirects attention to the declaration in Psalms 110:1, which is later quoted in Hebrews 1:13 to trace the same enthronement language.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that David’s own words point beyond his earthly life to a sovereign figure occupying a position of divine authority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Cross-references
- Psalms 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
- Matthew 22:42 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.
- Hebrews 1:13 Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?
- Ephesians 1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
- Mark 12:36 Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’
- Luke 20:42 For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
- 1 Corinthians 15:25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.